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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.15, 250.41 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.15, 250.41 and 94.79 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.15 : 250.41 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.15/250.41 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.15x = 250.41 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.15x = 23,736.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,736.36/167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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